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Men hold placards during a protest organized by fundamentalist Christians group Civitas Institute against the same-sex marriage on November 18, 2012 in Paris. France's Socialist government on November 7, 2012 adopted a draft law to authorise gay marriage and adoption despite fierce opposition from the Roman Catholic Church and the right-wing opposition. AFP PHOTO THOMAS SAMSON

Men hold placards during a protest organized by fundamentalist Christians group Civitas Institute against the same-sex marriage on November 18, 2012 in Paris. France's Socialist government on November 7, 2012 adopted a draft law to authorise gay marriage and adoption despite fierce opposition from the Roman Catholic Church and the right-wing opposition. AFP PHOTO THOMAS SAMSON

Oceanside Fire Department captain Greg DeAvila monitors a burn operation to head off the Rocky Fire on August 2, 2015 near Clearlake, California. Over 1,900 firefighters are battling the Rocky Fire that has burned over 46,000 acres since it started on Wednesday afternoon. The fire is currently five percent contained and has destroyed at least 14 homes.

Oceanside Fire Department captain Greg DeAvila monitors a burn operation to head off the Rocky Fire on August 2, 2015 near Clearlake, California. Over 1,900 firefighters are battling the Rocky Fire that has burned over 46,000 acres since it started on Wednesday afternoon. The fire is currently five percent contained and has destroyed at least 14 homes.

A Cal Fire firefighter shoots a flare into dry brush during a burn operation to head off the Rocky Fire on August 2, 2015 near Clearlake, California. Over 1,900 firefighters are battling the Rocky Fire that has burned over 46,000 acres since it started on Wednesday afternoon. The fire is currently five percent contained and has destroyed at least 14 homes.

A Cal Fire firefighter shoots a flare into dry brush during a burn operation to head off the Rocky Fire on August 2, 2015 near Clearlake, California. Over 1,900 firefighters are battling the Rocky Fire that has burned over 46,000 acres since it started on Wednesday afternoon. The fire is currently five percent contained and has destroyed at least 14 homes.

Oceanside Fire Department captain Greg DeAvila shoots a flare into dry brush during a burn operation to head off the Rocky Fire on August 2, 2015 near Clearlake, California. Over 1,900 firefighters are battling the Rocky Fire that has burned over 46,000 acres since it started on Wednesday afternoon. The fire is currently five percent contained and has destroyed at least 14 homes.

Oceanside Fire Department captain Greg DeAvila shoots a flare into dry brush during a burn operation to head off the Rocky Fire on August 2, 2015 near Clearlake, California. Over 1,900 firefighters are battling the Rocky Fire that has burned over 46,000 acres since it started on Wednesday afternoon. The fire is currently five percent contained and has destroyed at least 14 homes.

An inmate monitors a backfire during a burn operation to head off the Rocky Fire on August 2, 2015 near Clearlake, California. Over 1,900 firefighters are battling the Rocky Fire that has burned over 46,000 acres since it started on Wednesday afternoon. The fire is currently five percent contained and has destroyed at least 14 homes.

An inmate monitors a backfire during a burn operation to head off the Rocky Fire on August 2, 2015 near Clearlake, California. Over 1,900 firefighters are battling the Rocky Fire that has burned over 46,000 acres since it started on Wednesday afternoon. The fire is currently five percent contained and has destroyed at least 14 homes.

An inmate firefighter shields his face from smoke during a burn operation to head off the Rocky Fire on August 2, 2015 near Clearlake, California. Over 1,900 firefighters are battling the Rocky Fire that has burned over 46,000 acres since it started on Wednesday afternoon. The fire is currently five percent contained and has destroyed at least 14 homes.

An inmate firefighter shields his face from smoke during a burn operation to head off the Rocky Fire on August 2, 2015 near Clearlake, California. Over 1,900 firefighters are battling the Rocky Fire that has burned over 46,000 acres since it started on Wednesday afternoon. The fire is currently five percent contained and has destroyed at least 14 homes.

A firefighter shoots a flare into dry brush during a burn operation to head off the Rocky Fire on August 2, 2015 near Clearlake, California. Over 1,900 firefighters are battling the Rocky Fire that has burned over 46,000 acres since it started on Wednesday afternoon. The fire is currently five percent contained and has destroyed at least 14 homes.

A firefighter shoots a flare into dry brush during a burn operation to head off the Rocky Fire on August 2, 2015 near Clearlake, California. Over 1,900 firefighters are battling the Rocky Fire that has burned over 46,000 acres since it started on Wednesday afternoon. The fire is currently five percent contained and has destroyed at least 14 homes.

A Cal Fire firefighter monitors a backfire during a burn operation to head off the Rocky Fire on August 2, 2015 near Clearlake, California. Over 1,900 firefighters are battling the Rocky Fire that has burned over 46,000 acres since it started on Wednesday afternoon. The fire is currently five percent contained and has destroyed at least 14 homes.

A Cal Fire firefighter monitors a backfire during a burn operation to head off the Rocky Fire on August 2, 2015 near Clearlake, California. Over 1,900 firefighters are battling the Rocky Fire that has burned over 46,000 acres since it started on Wednesday afternoon. The fire is currently five percent contained and has destroyed at least 14 homes.

Oceanside Fire Department captain Greg DeAvila shoots a flare into dry brush during a burn operation to head off the Rocky Fire on August 2, 2015 near Clearlake, California. Over 1,900 firefighters are battling the Rocky Fire that has burned over 46,000 acres since it started on Wednesday afternoon. The fire is currently five percent contained and has destroyed at least 14 homes.

Oceanside Fire Department captain Greg DeAvila shoots a flare into dry brush during a burn operation to head off the Rocky Fire on August 2, 2015 near Clearlake, California. Over 1,900 firefighters are battling the Rocky Fire that has burned over 46,000 acres since it started on Wednesday afternoon. The fire is currently five percent contained and has destroyed at least 14 homes.

Michael Thrift Murray Trial Begins

Hannah Peters

Supporters of Connor Morris arrive at the Auckland High on August 3, 2015 in Auckland, New Zealand. The trial of the man accused of killling Connor Morris after an incident outside a party on August 3, 2014 starts today.

Supporters of Connor Morris arrive at the Auckland High on August 3, 2015 in Auckland, New Zealand. The trial of the man accused of killling Connor Morris after an incident outside a party on August 3, 2014 starts today.

Michael Thrift Murray Trial Begins

Hannah Peters

Father of Connor Morris, Head Hunters associate Chris Morris and his wife Julie Morris arrive at the Auckland High on August 3, 2015 in Auckland, New Zealand. The trial of the man accused of killling Connor Morris after an incident outside a party on August 3, 2014 starts today.

Father of Connor Morris, Head Hunters associate Chris Morris and his wife Julie Morris arrive at the Auckland High on August 3, 2015 in Auckland, New Zealand. The trial of the man accused of killling Connor Morris after an incident outside a party on August 3, 2014 starts today.

Michael Thrift Murray Trial Begins

Hannah Peters

Supporters of Connor Morris arrive at the Auckland High on August 3, 2015 in Auckland, New Zealand. The trial of the man accused of killling Connor Morris after an incident outside a party on August 3, 2014 starts today.

Supporters of Connor Morris arrive at the Auckland High on August 3, 2015 in Auckland, New Zealand. The trial of the man accused of killling Connor Morris after an incident outside a party on August 3, 2014 starts today.

Michael Thrift Murray Trial Begins

Hannah Peters

Father of Connor Morris, Head Hunters associate Chris Morris arrives at the Auckland High on August 3, 2015 in Auckland, New Zealand. The trial of the man accused of killling Connor Morris after an incident outside a party on August 3, 2014 starts today.

Father of Connor Morris, Head Hunters associate Chris Morris arrives at the Auckland High on August 3, 2015 in Auckland, New Zealand. The trial of the man accused of killling Connor Morris after an incident outside a party on August 3, 2014 starts today.

Michael Thrift Murray Trial Begins

Hannah Peters

Father of Connor Morris, Head Hunters associate Chris Morris and his wife Julie Morris arrive at the Auckland High on August 3, 2015 in Auckland, New Zealand. The trial of the man accused of killling Connor Morris after an incident outside a party on August 3, 2014 starts today.

Father of Connor Morris, Head Hunters associate Chris Morris and his wife Julie Morris arrive at the Auckland High on August 3, 2015 in Auckland, New Zealand. The trial of the man accused of killling Connor Morris after an incident outside a party on August 3, 2014 starts today.

Michael Thrift Murray Trial Begins

Hannah Peters

Father of Connor Morris, Head Hunters associate Chris Morris and his wife Julie Morris arrive at the Auckland High on August 3, 2015 in Auckland, New Zealand. The trial of the man accused of killling Connor Morris after an incident outside a party on August 3, 2014 starts today.

Father of Connor Morris, Head Hunters associate Chris Morris and his wife Julie Morris arrive at the Auckland High on August 3, 2015 in Auckland, New Zealand. The trial of the man accused of killling Connor Morris after an incident outside a party on August 3, 2014 starts today.

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Men hold placards during a protest organized by fundamentalist... News PhotoAdult,Christianity,France,Fundamentalism,Holding,Homosexual,Horizontal,Marriage Equality,Men,Organization,Paris - France,Placard,Politics,ProtestPhotographer AFPCollection: AFP 2012 AFPMen hold placards during a protest organized by fundamentalist Christians group Civitas Institute against the same-sex marriage on November 18, 2012 in Paris. France's Socialist government on November 7, 2012 adopted a draft law to authorise gay marriage and adoption despite fierce opposition from the Roman Catholic Church and the right-wing opposition. AFP PHOTO THOMAS SAMSON (Photo credit should read THOMAS SAMSON/AFP/Getty Images)